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JA53 JEN

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,753 mi
Last recorded29,753 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA53 JEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 29,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 29,358 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 29,358 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 28,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,077 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated- 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 27,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 22,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,613 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,672 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,201 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 13,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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JA53 JEN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JA53 JEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JA53 JEN registered?

JA53 JEN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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